Sustainable Development Goal 08
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Youth unemployment is one of the most significant threats to social and economic stability in many countries. Entrepreneurship, vocational training, and employability skills strengthen young people's participation in the workforce.
Eliminating forced labour and child labour, alongside promoting safe working environments, forms the foundation of decent work.
The 2030 Agenda does not treat Decent Work and Economic Growth in isolation from the other sixteen goals. Progress depends on inclusive policies, reliable data, long-term investment, and cooperation between public institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Connecting local action to measurable outcomes is therefore essential for turning the global framework into lasting change.
Official UN targets
Selected targets
Goal 08 is made up of 12 official UN targets in total. Below are the ones most directly related to our work.
- 8.1
Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances.
- 8.3
Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship and creativity.
- 8.5
Achieve full and productive employment and decent work with equal pay for work of equal value.
- 8.6
Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.
- 8.7
Take immediate measures to eradicate forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labour.
- 8.b
Develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment.
Target texts are concise editorial summaries of the official United Nations framework.View the full official framework
Avrupa Girisim Association
How our work connects
Through entrepreneurship workshops and ESC volunteering programmes, we increase young people's employability and professional experience.
Through partnerships with local businesses, we offer young people internship and work-experience opportunities.
Official references
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This page is based on the United Nations goal framework and the latest official global progress assessment.
